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How many ambulances does Sunstar operate?

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Sunstar operates around 70 ALS ambulances in the Pinellas County area. These trucks are equipped with the latest state of the art technology for advanced life support. Most trucks have solar panels on the roof to assist in keeping the equipment and batteries charged.

Why do TRAA ambulances stop at red lights when they have their lights and sirens on?

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TRAA is committed to the safety of our employees and community. We require our employees to come to a stop at each intersection where the traffic light is red to ensure that traffic is yielding the right of way. This does not delay responses to emergencies because arriving safely at the scene is always faster than being involved in an accident.

What is the different between an EMT and a Paramedic in Fort Wayne Indiana?

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In the simplest of forms and EMT can provide lifesaving basic care, bleeding control, automated external defibrillation, CPR, oxygen therapy and trauma care while a Paramedic can do all of those things as well as start IV’s, administer medications, use a heart monitor and perform invasive procedures. They are both specialized care providers in the field of pre-hospital medicine.

Why do I see Paramedics Plus ambulances at professional sports events in Alameda County?

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As the primary 911 ambulance provider for the City of Oakland, Paramedics Plus is the contracted provider for advanced life support at the Oakland Coliseum and Oracle Arena. Paramedics Plus provides stand by medical services to the Oakland A’s, Oakland Raiders, and the Golden State Warriors professional sports teams.

Why do I sometimes see other ambulances around some cities in Alameda County?

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Paramedics Plus is the primary 911 ambulance provider for approximately 94% of Alameda County. The remaining area is covered by four city fire departments. In Alameda County; Alameda City, Albany, Berkeley, and Piedmont Fire Departments provide 911 ambulance service for their respective cities.

Do the EMTs and Paramedics in Fort Wayne Indiana have to obtain education once they have their certification or license to practice?

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All pre-hospital care providers must continue to be educated in order to remain eligible to practice in Indiana. In Fort Wayne all of our EMTs and Paramedics attend mandatory training every other month.

Fort Wayne Indiana is lucky to have a Clinical Department consisting of three individuals. These three are the core instructors for all of the content taught throughout the year including inviting guest presenters.

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There were three – Type II ambulances manufactured by National Ambulance and were purchased under federal grant monies. Within three years, additional Type II ambulances were purchased – manufactured by AMPAR Corporation that was locally owned and operated by Jim Duffy.